Familia Torres
Milmanda, DO Conca de Barberà
Milmanda is a historic estate whose origins trace back to the Middle Ages, when the castle served as a refuge during the Reconquista. The 12th century brought peace to the region and with it, the return of grape growing and winemaking. Today, the Torres family cultivates Chardonnay around the historic castle. Milmanda was first produced in the mid-1980s as a tribute to the Cistercian monks who came to the region from Burgundy, the home of Chardonnay.
Planted exclusively to Chardonnay over 30 years ago, this 15-hectare vineyard sits below Milmanda Castle, sheltered by the Sierra de Prades, where Mediterranean influence is tempered with more continental influence. Deep calcareous clay soils rich in silt—well-drained yet water-retentive—promote balanced growth and produce expressive Chardonnay well-suited to barrel aging.
- Region
- Catalunya
- Appellation
- DO Conca de Barberà
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- Aged for 12 months on lees in 300-liter French oak barrels (60% new).
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
A refined, medium-bodied Chardonnay with bright acidity and notes of poached pear, golden apple, and Meyer lemon, accented by toasted hazelnut and a long, mineral finish.
Wine Enthusiast
94 Points
2022
"An enticing expression of classic Chardonnay born of its region’s nervy soils, extended growing season and Mediterranean influence. Opulent flavors of citrus blossoms, blanched almonds, crisp nectarine, and crème brûlée marry the impressive structure and textural length for a satisfying wine."
— Elaine Chukan Brown, 2025
Wine Spectator
92 Points
2022
"An elegant white, clean-cut and refreshing, with a subtle streak of minerally chalk and saline underscoring well-meshed notes of Gala apple, Meyer lemon peel, grapefruit pith, quince blossoms and Marcona almond. There’s linear drive, but the profile expands nicely through the lingering finish. Chardonnay. Drink now through 2032. 1,500 cases made, 50 cases imported."
— Alison Napjus, 2025
